Status:
valid
Authors:
Klokov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Fl. RSS Ucr. 8: 522 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706386
Common Names
- Goniolimon caucasicum
- Caucasicum Goniolimon
- Caucasicum
Description
Goniolimon caucasicum (also called Caucasian pennywort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in moist habitats. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Goniolimon caucasicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goniolimon caucasicum has small, white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goniolimon caucasicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Goniolimon caucasicum
Goniolimon caucasicum is native to the Caucasus region.
Goniolimon caucasicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goniolimon caucasicum?
Goniolimon caucasicum
What is the common name of Goniolimon caucasicum?
Caucasian sea-lavender
What is the natural habitat of Goniolimon caucasicum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Europe
Species in the Goniolimon genus
Goniolimon besserianum,
Goniolimon callicomum,
Goniolimon caucasicum,
Goniolimon cuspidatum,
Goniolimon dalmaticum,
Goniolimon dshungaricum,
Goniolimon elatum,
Goniolimon eximium,
Goniolimon glaberrimum,
Goniolimon graminifolium,
Goniolimon heldreichii,
Goniolimon incanum,
Goniolimon italicum,
Goniolimon orthocladum,
Goniolimon platypterum,
Goniolimon rubellum,
Goniolimon sartorii,
Goniolimon sewerzowii,
Goniolimon speciosum,
Goniolimon tataricum,
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
Acantholimon ekimii,
Acantholimon mobayenii,
Acantholimon multiflorum,
Acantholimon acanthobryum,
Acantholimon acerosum,
Acantholimon acmostegium,
Acantholimon afanassievii,
Acantholimon agropyroideum,
Acantholimon ahangarensis,
Acantholimon alaicum,
Acantholimon alatavicum,
Acantholimon alavae,
Acantholimon albertii,
Acantholimon albocalycinum,
Acantholimon alexandri,
Acantholimon alexeenkoanum,
Acantholimon amoenum,
Acantholimon anisophyllum,
Acantholimon annae,
Acantholimon antilibanoticum,
Acantholimon anzobicum,
Acantholimon araxanum,
Acantholimon argyrostachyum,
Acantholimon aristulatum,
Acantholimon armenum,
Acantholimon artosense,
Acantholimon arundoscapum,
Acantholimon aspadanum,
Acantholimon asphodelinum,
Acantholimon astragalinum,
Acantholimon atrofuscum,
Acantholimon atropatanum,
Acantholimon auganum,
Acantholimon aulieatense,
Acantholimon austroiranicum,
Acantholimon avanosicum,
Acantholimon avenaceum,
Acantholimon azizae,
Acantholimon bakhtiaricum,
Acantholimon balchanicum,
Acantholimon bashkaleicum,
Acantholimon birandii,
Acantholimon blakelockii,
Acantholimon blandum,
Acantholimon bodeanum,
Acantholimon bonesseae,
Acantholimon borodinii,
Acantholimon brachyphyllum,
Acantholimon brachystachyum,
Acantholimon bracteatum,